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What Constitutes a Dental Emergency? 

What Constitutes a Dental Emergency? 
How do you know when to wait before getting in touch with your dentist and when to consider the situation an emergency? Learn what actually constitutes a dental emergency. 
Apr 3rd, 2026
The Hidden Link Between Your Oral Hygiene and Heart Health

The Hidden Link Between Your Oral Hygiene and Heart Health
Even though you probably aren’t thinking about your heart health when you brush your teeth, oral hygiene and cardiovascular health are connected in surprising ways. Let’s take a look at the not-so-obvious way your mouth and heart are linked.
Mar 10th, 2026
What Most People Don’t Know About Dental Implants

What Most People Don’t Know About Dental Implants
Dental implants are the best way to replace a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. But many people who could benefit from implants don’t know that they are the gold standard. Here are some things you may not know.
Feb 10th, 2026
7 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Mouth

7 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Mouth
If you’re considering making some changes in 2026, adopting habits to improve your oral health could be beneficial. Keeping your mouth healthy is an important part of overall health. 
Jan 1st, 2026
Thinking About a Smile Makeover? What You Need to Know

Thinking About a Smile Makeover? What You Need to Know
People who have beautiful, or even average, smiles don’t think about smiling or what their smiles communicate. If you have serious dental issues, though, you probably think about your smile often. A smile makeover could change your life. 
Dec 15th, 2025
6 Tips for a Cavity-Free Halloween

6 Tips for a Cavity-Free Halloween
What do you think of when you hear the word “Halloween?” Is it the costumes? The spookiness? Or maybe you think about cavities. Here’s what you can do to protect dental health, even at Halloween. 
Oct 22nd, 2025
Why a Missing Tooth Isn’t Just an Aesthetic Issue

Why a Missing Tooth Isn’t Just an Aesthetic Issue
You may not like how your smile looks if you’ve lost a tooth, but there are good reasons to consider options to replace a missing tooth that have nothing to do with cosmetic concerns. Here are some health impacts of a missing tooth.
Sep 17th, 2025
When to Consider Expanders

When to Consider Expanders
Nearly everyone is familiar with braces and why they are sometimes necessary, but fewer people are aware of palatal expanders. Here, we describe what expanders are and when they might be an appropriate treatment. 
Aug 11th, 2025
The Link Between Bruxism and TMJ Disorder

The Link Between Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Your jaw hurts, but you don’t remember doing anything that would’ve resulted in pain. Two different conditions could be the problem: bruxism and/or TMJ disorder. Treating either or both conditions is probably easier than you think.
Jul 13th, 2025
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Snoring sounds funny and can be frustrating for anyone who has to sleep in the same room as someone who snores, but it can also be a signal of a life-threatening condition. Sleep apnea is dangerous but can be treated.
May 29th, 2025

Yes, You Actually Need to Floss
You may not like flossing, but it’s essential for good oral health, which is an important part of overall health. The benefits of flossing are well-known, and we can help you develop a good technique.
May 6th, 2025
How to Maximize Your Teeth Whitening Results

How to Maximize Your Teeth Whitening Results
You’ve invested in having your teeth professionally whitened, and you love the results! However, you need to take a few precautions to keep your teeth looking great. 
Apr 9th, 2025
What Happens If I Don’t Replace a Missing Tooth?

What Happens If I Don’t Replace a Missing Tooth?

If you’ve lost a tooth, especially a back tooth, you may wonder if you need to consider replacing it. Learn what happens when you don’t replace a missing tooth and what replacement options you have.
Feb 6th, 2025
5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health

5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health

When you have diabetes, you think about your health more often, including your oral health. You may not imagine that your blood sugar could matter to your dental team. Here are five reasons it does.
Nov 1st, 2024

My Tooth Hurts: Should I Seek Emergency Dental Care?
Do you know when you should seek emergency dental care? On the surface, it seems obvious what kinds of situations require an urgent response, but it's not always clear when you’re actually experiencing an emergency.
Oct 21st, 2024
Tips for Caring for Your Retainer

Tips for Caring for Your Retainer
Your braces are off! Congratulations on completing the treatment. Now, it’s time to learn about retainers and how to care for them.
Sep 22nd, 2024

When Is the Right Age for Braces?
Is your child old enough for braces? Are you too old? We answer your questions about the “right” age to straighten teeth!
Jul 22nd, 2024

THE EXTINCTION OF THE HAWK
Saliva is an integral part of oral health. It controls digestion as well as controlling the bacteria that is present in our mouth.
Dec 2nd, 2021

Sleep Apnea and the Dental Chair
As the centerpiece of a dental office, the dental chair offers unique access to the oral cavity, a gateway to the entire body, where we as dentists and orthodontists observe either detriments or precursors to well-being. In fact, the six month dental visit
Nov 5th, 2021

The Misaligned Jaw
When we consider orthodontics, we may be thinking specific to crooked teeth, but we would be wrong to leave it there, those "crooked teeth" are a sign of misalignment in our oral posture which can undermine how we speak, eat, sleep, breathe and grow.
Sep 29th, 2021

The Value of a Smile
Facial expressions, led by the smile, are so important in a society that we have emojis or smileys as communicators. Our quality of life is affected by a smile and our overall robustness follows suit interchangeably.
Sep 2nd, 2021
Invisalign™

Invisalign™
Tired of unpleasant crowding and misaligned teeth? There is a simple, easy and effective solution to straightening teeth without old metal braces, Invaslign!
Jun 18th, 2019
PFM crowns to Zirconia

Zirconia Dental Crowns
We offer a wide variety of esthetic crowns. One of our most common dental crowns is made of zirconium. Zirconia crowns offer similar esthetics to traditional porcelain crowns but are stronger and more durable.
Jun 18th, 2019